Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 25: Principal Secretary Housing and Urban Development Department, Dheeraj Gupta today hold a meeting through video conference with Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole to review the progress of various activities being undertaken for conservation and rejuvenation of world famous Dal Lake.
Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Chowdhury, Vice Chairman LAWDA, Chief Engineer R&B, Kashmir and other concerned officers also participated in the meeting.
During the meeting detailed deliberations were held on various issues and progress made on directions of Lieutenant Governor, High Court and Committee of Experts on Dal Lake.
On the occasion, the Principal Secretary was briefed about the action taken on the above directions.
He urged for time bound completion of all developmental works including drugging, deweeding, face-lifting/beautification of Dal Lake. He also asked the concerned to expedite the process of shifting of Dal dwellers.
Regarding illegal constructions and encroachments in dal lake, Dheeraj Gupta directed for removing such enchantments at an earliest, besides taking strict action on illegal constructions.